Staff
Kyle Khou, Head Coach
Kyle’s credentials are extensive for a young coach and will continue to grow. Kyle was a gymnast himself for over 10 years and comes from South Jordan, Utah. He was a Level 10 State Floor Champion and became a Regional and National Qualifier. Kyle has been coaching since 2006 and has broad experience on Bars, Floor and Vault. He has already help generate 3 college scholarships, 3 Elite Qualifiers, and many event and All-Around champions at the State, Regional, National and Elite Levels. We are excited to have Kyle and his positive energy leading us at Browns.
Kate Underwood, Coach/Judge
Kate began her gymnastics career at the age of 4 and went on to become a competitive optional gymnast. At the age of 13, she transitioned to diving and went on to compete for the University of Nebraska on a diving scholarship. Kate returned to her roots and began coaching in 1995. Kate is currently coaching our level 4-8 girls, as well as the All Stars and Jr Pre-team developemental programs. She is a level 3-8 Judge and the proud mom of 5, including 2 competitive gymnasts, 1 competitive diver, 1 daughter in Cross Country /track, and 1 son in football. She is also USAG safety certified and First Aid certified.
Neli Sabeva, Coach
Born and raised in Bulgaria. Neli started training sports acrobatic and gymnastics at 5 years old. Joined the Bulgarian national team at 10 years old. Won 2 world championships and European championships .At age 15 she joined the circus performing teterboard, aerial acts,handstand balance, Russian swing. She started coaching gymnastics and sports acrobatic at 19 years old when she was performing for Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bayley Circus.
“Gymnastics and Sports Acrobatic are my passion. I love coaching and more than anything I love to pass on all the knowledge and experience I have gained from my years.” Neli coaches our level 2-5 team and is the Head Coach of our Sport Acro Program. She is Safety and first Aid Certified
Amanda Lay, Xcel Head Coach
Amanda started gymnastics at the age of 3. She finished her competitive gymnastics career as an optional gymnast at the age of 16. She graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2015 with a BA in Kinesiology. Amanda has been coaching gymnastics since she was 17 years old. She has coached preschool, recreational, Xcel and compulsory levels. She is currently the program director and head coach for the Xcel program at Brown’s, as well as a compulsory level judge.